Revelation 13:2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
Question [1] Why would Nebuchadnezzar need to have the treasurers under his direct control? Answer: The treasurers could obviously play a vital role in the enforcement of economic sanctions on any dissenters to the false system of worship….. Revelation 13: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Question [2] Why would Nebuchadnezzar need the Sheriffs and the military? Answer: For the enforcement of his agenda on any who may disagree. The tendency to punish, attack or censure all those who did not agree with the king was a prominent characteristic of ancient Babylon…. Daniel 3:11 And whosoever falls not down and worships, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
Revelation 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed….. Again, nebuchadnezzar will need all the governors across Babylon to be onboard, for they were a vital link in the chain of command and in doing the king’s bidding, they would exercise jurisdiction over their specific provinces.
Revelation 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
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